What is Hydrocodone and Whom it is for
Hydrocodone is an opioid and the generic drug of Vicodin. It is mainly a prescription medicine for those who suffer from severe pain and injuries, such as back pain, chronic pain, etc. The pain dulling effects of this drug work day and night to dampen any discomfort. I myself had this opioid drug prescribed to me after having surgery on my elbow joint due to baseball taking its toll. Post-operation, I was told that if the pain was unbearable to take the pain killer. It did get to a point where I would need to orally take it to get rid of any lingering pain once a day for a few days.
Hydrocodone is Highly Addictive
Hydrocodone can be a highly addictive medication, so doctors do not prescribe it easily unless there is no other alternative to help their patients. Those who suffer from serious injury and pain are usually the ones who are prescribed Hydrocodone. Elders or ill men and women are mainly the ones who receive this prescription since they are more prone to experiencing chronic pain that other medications cannot help with. Most elderly and ill patients who go to the doctors regularly or are on medications are also on a Medicare plan. Nowadays, more and more adults are suffering from chronic pain, so Medicare is covering this illness.
Medicare Part D covers Hydrocodone
One plan I know of that covers prescription medications, and doctor’s visits is Medicare Part D. Check with a Medicare supplement agent if you have any questions like, “What other plans cover hospital and doctor visits?” If you are on Medicare, check with a Medicare supplemental person to find out which company is giving the greatest benefits. A multitude of companies to choose from; AARP, Aetna, Cigna, and TransAmerica are just a few to list.
When Hydrocodone is Prescribed
With Medicare, you will see a price difference when picking up your prescriptions at a pharmacy. For those not on Medicare just yet, but are on prescribed medications, Medicare Part D would suit you best. This Medicare plan covers both hospital visits, doctor visits as well as prescription medications. If you are suffering from any chronic pain such as the back, joint, collarbone, forearm, or herniated disk, I recommend consulting a doctor to get prescribed pain medication. Depending on the severity of the pain, the doctor may or may not prescribe a low dose of Hydrocodone.
Conclusion
Companies like AARP and Aetna work well at pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens. If you are scared of the side effects of Vicodin, speaking to a nurse, pharmacist or doctor will help in deciding which pain killer would be best for you. Back pain is the worst if you can’t get out of the purple mattress bed you paid $2,000 for. Aetna won’t buy you a bed, and AARP won’t either. They will give you a Medicare part D plan, though. Have you heard of Voltaren or the gel? It is used for arthritis. Voltaren is not an opioid or a pain killer. It is an anti-inflammatory prescription drug. Ask the nurse about Voltaren, and she might be able to explain the gel to you. Aetna will send you to Silverscript, and AARP might send you to United Healthcare.
